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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Lausanne
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
21 h 5 m
Average duration
22 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1073 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lausanne will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Lausanne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1073 km distance in an average of 22 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £190.
Distance: 1073 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£111 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £235 Average Price |
21h 48m Average total duration 21h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 59m Average total duration 18h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Lausanne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Lausanne coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 18:50 Madrid | 27h20 | 22:10 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Madrid | 26h15 | 22:45 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:45 Madrid | 21h05 | 18:50 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lausanne
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Buses from Madrid to Lausanne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £40 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 1073 km distance in 21h 5m.
Distance 1073 km |
Average bus duration 21h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 21h 5m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to LausanneYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Lausanne with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Lausanne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Lausanne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. When arriving in Lausanne, you can end your trip in coach stations like Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and Lausanne, Gare.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Lausanne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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